Experienced professional Native English Teacher Sought from Feb/March-

An upscale English school with locations in Aobadai and Tama Plaza (Denentoshi line) is currently accepting applications from professional experienced native English teachers for 2013.We are also accepting applications from exeprienced bilingual French and German teachers (Second language must be English native level)

We are currently seeking candidates that have significant experience teaching adults and children specifically ELPS (early learners and elementary school -high school).

Candidates must be familiar with teaching methodology that applies to this age range.

We are seeking a teacher that eventually can step into the role of a trainer/Lead teacher and assist in developing our current program as well as cross training other teachers and staff.

Applicants should have an outgoing personality , communicative and energetic. This position requires a great deal of responsibility as well as a high work ethic.

The position would entail teaching children as well as a full range of adult courses.This means that candidates would be required to teach all ages and levels of students . We are seeking candidates that have a strong background in teaching all systems and have a true passion to teach children, specifically children that have lived abroad or plan to attend international schools here in Japan.Thus Applicants should be comfortable teaching a subject based curriculum

Our schools are extremely well resourced and have excellent programs for both children and adults. ISE has an excellent reputation for its high quality of teaching and customer support, welcoming atmosphere and elegant interiors. We pride ourselves on being a “school with a difference” that provides students with both strong curriculum and a nurturing environment.

Our schools target market is upper-class families and business professionals with clear professional and academic goals.We offer both private and group lessons, each lasting 40-50 minutes, with no more than 4 students per group.
Approximately half of the children enrolled have returned from extended stays abroad and follow a subject-based curriculum (history, social studies, literature, etc.)
The school provides the teacher with both a curriculum to follow as well as wealth of support materials.
Responsibilities include:
-Giving clear, focused and challenging lessons to a wide variety of students. You must be able to teach non-reading beginner lessons, conversation-based lessons, grammar-based lessons and business lessons to students of all ages and levels of ability.
- Establishing a rapport with your students and creating a lesson dynamic that encourages the student to excel.
- Writing detailed progress reports regarding students’ performance .
- Communicating with the other staff members, as well as the School Managers , Head or Lead teachers, regarding students’ progress and abilities.

Candidates must be native English speakers,hold a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from an accredited university and at least two years of teaching experience are required.

Strong consideration will be given to candidates with experience teaching both business adults and children and CELTA/TESOL/DELTA certificate holders.

Soft skills and personal qualities should include a positive attitude and professional demeanor, flexibility and the ability to work as a member of a closely-knit team. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and take pride in their profession

Starting Salaries range from 250,000 to 270,000 yen a month, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additionally, we offer 30 days paid vacation and national holidays, monthly performance bonuses and paid training.
As mentioned before, we are also seeking Candidates that are multilingual thus being able to teach French,German,Russian,Korean,Chinese and Spanish at the native level

PLEASE NOTE:

To be considered for this position you must include a cover letter with your application which contains the following:

1) A current telephone contact number and the best times to reach you.

2) Two professional references that can be contacted by phone or email.

3) You will need to upload and attach a recent photo to your resume before you submit your application.

* If you are an overseas candidate please apply only if you are serious and committed to coming to Japan within hiring deadlines. We respond only to candidates that submit all of the above criteria.

The above information is a public job ad. This job ad is neither an offer nor a contract.

International School of English has been established for fifteen years in the Yokohama /Aoba-ku area.Our school is a breath of fresh air from the standard English school mills.We cater to a more sophisticated market focusing on lesson quality and excellent customer service.

Our school curriculum and courses reflect our mission statement -providing challenging and rewarding lessons in a comfortable teaching as well as learning environment.We provide a full range of courses and lessons ranging from children as young as two and a half all the way up to adult classes.

Our school specializes in preparing students that have lived abroad or have a significant background in English for international schools both in Japan and abroad.Many of these lessons are subject based allowing students to study not only English but also Geography, Science, History and a wide range of other subjects.

We generally recruit seasoned teachers that have a minimal of two years teaching experience and hold teaching credentials in the ESL field.We welcome all qualified applicants and look forward to meeting with you.